Montana property tax rates by county
Montana · #32 of 52 · 56 counties
Median annual property tax $2,693 · median home value $375,800
Below the U.S. benchmark 0.94%. First half due Nov 30, Second half due May 31. Payment dates ↓
Same house, different county
Apply each county's benchmark rate to a $375,800 home, the Montana median: about $3,681 a year in Silver Bow County (0.98%) versus $1,877 in Ravalli County (0.50%) — $1,804 a year apart for the same house. Counties with at least 20,000 people.
Where most Montana residents live
| County | Rate | Median tax | Of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowstone County#17 of 56 | 0.81% | $2,832 | 3.7% |
| Gallatin County#38 of 56 | 0.59% | $3,933 | 4.2% |
| Missoula County#11 of 56 | 0.88% | $4,150 | 5.5% |
| Flathead County#39 of 56 | 0.58% | $3,120 | 4.2% |
| Cascade County#12 of 56 | 0.87% | $2,320 | 3.4% |
Of income = median annual property tax ÷ median household income (all households, owners and renters), ACS 2020–2024 5-year. A real bill depends on the assessed value and exemptions, not only the rate.
Counties, highest rate first
- Blaine CountyMedian home value $155,500
- Roosevelt CountyMedian home value $118,800
- Sheridan CountyMedian home value $124,000
- Valley CountyMedian home value $198,400
- Dawson CountyMedian home value $185,300
- Big Horn CountyMedian home value $143,400
- Custer CountyMedian home value $219,100
- Silver Bow CountyMedian home value $255,200
- Hill CountyMedian home value $202,600
- Liberty CountyMedian home value $169,100
- Missoula CountyMedian home value $472,100
- Cascade CountyMedian home value $265,300
- Toole CountyMedian home value $218,400
- Daniels CountyMedian home value $184,800
- Glacier CountyMedian home value $165,100
- Prairie CountyMedian home value $165,700
- Yellowstone CountyMedian home value $349,500
- Pondera CountyMedian home value $206,100
- Lewis and Clark CountyMedian home value $393,500
- Phillips CountyMedian home value $197,600
- Deer Lodge CountyMedian home value $231,700
- Chouteau CountyMedian home value $207,800
- Teton CountyMedian home value $264,000
- Fergus CountyMedian home value $236,100
- Richland CountyMedian home value $263,000
- Rosebud CountyMedian home value $182,400
- Powell CountyMedian home value $306,500
- Powder River CountyMedian home value $192,100
- McCone CountyMedian home value $211,600
- Beaverhead CountyMedian home value $308,300
- Meagher CountyMedian home value $259,800
- Garfield CountyMedian home value $169,900
- Lake CountyMedian home value $421,800
- Wibaux CountyMedian home value $98,600
- Granite CountyMedian home value $352,700
- Petroleum CountyMedian home value $201,400
- Treasure CountyMedian home value $230,300
- Gallatin CountyMedian home value $667,600
- Flathead CountyMedian home value $535,500
- Stillwater CountyMedian home value $405,800
- Park CountyMedian home value $467,500
- Wheatland CountyMedian home value $180,800
- Broadwater CountyMedian home value $426,600
- Musselshell CountyMedian home value $235,000
- Jefferson CountyMedian home value $446,900
- Lincoln CountyMedian home value $296,500
- Carbon CountyMedian home value $420,800
- Golden Valley CountyMedian home value $212,200
- Sanders CountyMedian home value $359,000
- Ravalli CountyMedian home value $476,600
- Fallon CountyMedian home value $244,800
- Sweet Grass CountyMedian home value $330,100
- Mineral CountyMedian home value $364,300
- Carter CountyMedian home value $199,200
- Judith Basin CountyMedian home value $238,300
- Madison CountyMedian home value $470,100
When it's due in Montana
All states| First half | Due Nov 30 Late from Dec 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
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| Second half | Due May 31 Late from Jun 1 under state law — the exact cutoff time, weekend/holiday carry-over and this year's date are on your bill. |
| Late penalty | 2% penalty plus 5/6 of 1% per month (10% annually) interest until paid (Mont. Code Ann. § 15-16-101(2)) |
| Appeal window | within 30 days of mailing date on assessment notice to County Tax Appeal Board (Mont. Code Ann. § 15-15-102) |
First half due November 30 at 5:00 p.m. (delinquent Dec 1); second half due May 31 at 5:00 p.m. (delinquent June 1). Regular annual schedule; tax year: calendar 2026, bills mailed October. Source: Mont. Code Ann. § 15-16-101, rules checked 2026-09-19. Confirm the amount and deadline on your official tax bill.
Benchmark = median real estate taxes paid ÷ median home value, ACS 2020–2024 5-year. Counties where the Census reports a range ("less than $200", "$10,000 or more") get no rate.